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Overview |
Midway University | WMU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Midway University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Midway University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $275 |
Diversity |
Midway University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Midway University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or WMU?
- Midway University is 68.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Midway University than Western Michigan University ($24,500.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Midway University ($20,030 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 29.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,600 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 163.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($17,934 vs. $6,813)
Midway University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WMU (84.6%)
Midway University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or WMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WMU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Midway University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,255 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $26,633)
- Midway University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($241 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/